In Pics: Obama Hosts Final State Dinner For Italian PM

President Barack Obama reserved his final state dinner for the Prime Minister of Italy, Matteo Renzi.

A state dinner in honour of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini was hosted by President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. (Photo: AP)

All Smiles

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama smile together as they wait for Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini on the North Portico for the state dinner at the White House in Washington on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

The Obamas greet the Italian Prime Minister and his wife. The first lady is wearing a floor length, rose gold chainmail gown designed by Atelier Versace. (Photo: AP)

A Quick Pose

Tuesday’s guest list included a touch of everything: celebrities, lawmakers, senior administration officials, White House staff and a large contingent of print and broadcast journalists. (Photo: AP)

President Obama speaks during a toast to Italian Prime Minister. (Photo: AP)

The Italian Prime Minister raises a toast to the US President. (Photo: AP)

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld, and wife Jessica Seinfeld, arrive for the state dinner. (Photo: AP)

Musicians Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani talk with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and chef Sandra Lee. (Photo: AP)

Singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani performs during the dinner reception. (Photo: AP)

The state dinner was held on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (Photo: AP)